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Orangutan Caring Week 2011 Activities

The following organizations and individuals are planning events for Orangutan Caring (Awareness) Week 2011. If you know of any events being planned that are not listed here, kindly inform us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will post them.

The Australian Orangutan Project Western Australian branch will be holding an information and merchandise stall on the 11th and 12th of November at: Garden City Shopping Centre, Risely Street, Ardross, Western Australia.http://www.orangutan.org.au

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AUSTRALIAN ORANGUTAN PROJECTNovember 14-18, 2011

As part of International Orangutan Awareness Week, lastminute.com.au is pitching in to help save the world's favourite red heads.

From 14th-18th November visit their blog www.liveeverylastminute.com.au to bid on some amazing accommodation, flight and experience prizes. You will not only be helping the Australian Orangutan Project you might just bag yourself a bargain! 100% of auction proceeds goes directly to AOP. Contact Brianna Power at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Save Orangutans and With Compassion & Soul will be having an information stall focusing on their Borneo Project at the Vegan Festival in Witmore Square, Adelaide, SA. They will be highlighting the plight of the orangutan and the palm oil issue. For more information contact Bev at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., http://www.withcompassion.com.au ; http://www.saveorangutans.org.au

AUSTRALIAN ORANGUTAN PROJECTMelbourne, VICNovember 12, 2011

Orangutan enthusiast Andrew Gunnyon, in cooperation with Australian Orangutan Project, will be hosting a booth with information, merchandise and baked goods outside of The Kindness House, 288 Brunswick St., Fitzroy, VIC Australia. http://www.orangutan.org.au

AUSTRALIAN ORANGUTAN PROJECTSydney, NSWNovember 13, 2011

AOP will be hosting Orangutan Awareness Day event in Sydney on Sunday the 13th of November in Belmore Park, opposite Central Station between 12pm and 3pm.

There will be merchandise for sale, information on palm oil free products, face painting, palm oil free cakes and you can even adopt your own orangutan.

AUKLAND ZOOAukland, New ZealandNovember 12-20, 2011

Saturday 12 November - Sunday 13 November (10am - 3pm)

To celebrate Orangutan Caring Week, come along with the family on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 November to Auckland Zoo and hang like an orangutan!

- Get closer to our orangutan family with our daily encounters at 12.30pm viewed from our brand new viewing platforms - Hang like an orangutan on our kids bungy trampolines - Get your face-painted like an orangutan - Watch acclaimed trapeze artists performing their amazing orangutan-styled sets - Go in the draw to win a shopping trolley full of palm oil free groceries! - Find out how you can save an orangutan just by doing the shopping - Sample bags of palm oil free goodies will be available to the first 500 visitors for a gold coin donation

Canada

A live, open, worldwide interactive video forum on the Internet for one hour. Questions for consideration: What is the situation inside Indonesia now politically and socially in terms of protecting orangutans and the rain forest? What is being done to spread the word? What could we be doing? What is the current status of orangutans? Listen to speakers, ask questions, give your own point of view by voice or instant messaging. Join the speakers: Gary Shapiro, an orangutan scientist and the president of the Orang Utan Republik, just back from Indonesia; Leif Cocks, head of the Australian Orangutan Project; and Hardi Baktiantoro, an orangutan campaigner and the head of Centre for Orangutan Protection in Indonesia. Moderator: Shawn Thompson, author of The Intimate Ape: Orangutans and the Secret Life of an Endangered Species. To participate, go to http://www.bigmarker.com/orangutan/crisis

Indonesia

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YAYASAN ORANGUTAN SUMATRA LESTARI-OICSouth AcehNovember 12-18, 2011

OIC's Mobile Education Team will be traveling to villages in South Aceh during Orangutan Caring Week. They will be presenting their awareness roadshow using "pedal-powered" technology. For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Jakarta, Java

OUREII and CPOI-Jakarta will be participating in Orangutan Caring Week activities at the famous Hotel Indonesia round-about in Central Jakarta. Additionally, they will be holding an exhibition in the lobby of the Parliament Building with other organizations to promote this year's theme: "Reaching Out, Far and Wide". For more information, contact Pak Marison @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or SMS at 081210195047.

CPOI-SUMUT will be holding public activities on Friday, November 11 in Central Medan and surrounding areas including a convoy of "becaks"-traditional Indonesian pedicabs with grade school students to promote the orangutan. The volunteers will be passing out information, trees, stickers, brochures, and pins. For more information contact Pak Herman @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or SMS @ 085275840966.

Singapore

YAYASAN ORANGUTAN SUMATRA LESTARI-OICSingaporeNovember 15-17, 2011

OIC's founding director, Panut Hadisiswoyo, will be making a series of presentations about orangutans and what OIC is doing to help save the species during OCW including:

Nov 15: High School Students at School of the ARTS (SOTA); Nov 16: Raffles Junior College, Singapore Management University, and Youth Expedition Project (YEP); Nov 17: Public talk in the evening at national geographic shop . Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Spain

MADRID ZOOMadrid, SpainNovember 12-13, 2011

The Madrid Zoo will be participating in Orangutan Caring Week with (1) educational talks about orangutans to the general public during the weekend, (2) a special presentation:"The Apes: A Big Family" (booking required), (3) a primate monographic course for students in veterinary medicine, biology, and environmental science, focusing on orangutan issues, and (4) a quiz for kids about orangutans on the "Kid's" page of the zoo's website. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

United States

ABQ BIOPARK ZOOAlbuquerque, NMNov 12, 201110:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Orangutans face many threats in the wild, from habitat loss to poaching. Today, both remaining species are considered endangered. The good news is: YOU can help! Find out how by visiting the ABQ BioPark Zoo for Orangutan Care Day. Come learn about conservation efforts underway and discover the fascinating natural history of orangutans and other great apes. Visitors can help create enrichment items to be given to the zoo's orangutans, touch biofacts and learn how "Our Actions Matter!" when it comes to protecting one of our planet's most intelligent primates. http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/zoo/events/orangutan-care-day/

AUDUBON ZOONew Orleans, LANov 12-20, 2011

The Audubon Zoo will have an information table in front of the orangutan exhibit on both weekends, 11/12-11/13 and 11/19-11/20, with biofacts, posters, and lots more for visitors to look at and touch. Also on the weekend days keeper chats will be given at 1:30pm. On the weekdays, the keepers will be giving orangutan treat tosses at 1:30pm where keepers will be informing visitors about Orangutan Caring Week. The keepers will also give information about our Sumatran orangutans, Berani, Feliz, and baby Menari, who are on display daily!

BIRMINGHAM ZOOBirmingham, ALNov 2011

The Birmingham Zoo plans to participate in Orangutan Caring Week. Specific information will be posted when it becomes available.

CAMERON PARK ZOOWaco, TXNov. 12-20, 2011

Cameron Park Zoo will kick off Orangutan Caring Week on November 12th with their annual Wildlife Wonderland Day where animals enjoy a variety of enrichment activities and Zoo guests can participate in creating some of the enrichment devices. Throughout the week at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm Zoo visitors can enjoy watching the orangutans receive enrichment and participate in training sessions while zookeepers give presentations aimed at enhancing awareness about this magnificent species. Visitors can register to win a painting created by the zoo's Orangutans. Check out the Cameron Park Zoo Facebook page each day between November 13th and 20th to learn interesting facts about orangutans. https://www.facebook.com/cameronparkzoo. http://www.cameronparkzoo.com

CENTER FOR GREAT APESWauchula, FLNov. 12-20, 2011

The Center for Great Apes will be celebrating OCW in a very special way. Dreads for Reds: Show you care during Orangutan Caring Week with bright orange clip-on hair extensions. Wear yours all week to show support for orangutans. Buy them from the online gift shop today! http://tinyurl.com/cbxwem5

Como Park Zoo in St. Paul MN is having an orangutan awareness weekend, November 5-6 with educational and interpretive activities that teach about the endangered orangutan. http://www.comozooconservatory.org/

DUMOND CONSERVANCYMiami, FLNovember 12-20, 2011

The DuMond Conservancy for Primates and Tropical Forest's Inc., a not-for profit scientific organization located on the grounds of Monkey Jungle in South Miami-Dade County will be celebrating Orangutan Caring Week. Keepers will be informing visitors about Orangutan Caring Week throughout the week. There will be an information and activity table next to the Orangutan enclosure on 11/12-11/13 and 11/19-11/20. http://www.dumondconservancy.org/

EL PASO ZOOEl Paso, TXNov 12-20, 2011

El Paso Zoo will celebrate International Orangutan Caring Week from November 12-20 to create awareness about Orangutans and their habitats. Visitors will learn about Ibu, the zoo's Sumatran Orangutan, and find out what the zoo is doing to help save Orangutans from becoming extinct. Zoo visitors will also discover ways they can make a difference and will have the opportunity to get involved.

Visitors can take part in the following daily activities throughout the week:• Orangutan Enrichment programs from 12:30 - 1 p.m.;• Orangutan and Palm Oil learning station at Orangutan exhibit;• Take action opportunities include learning how to shop smart and get involved in other ways.

Join us at the Primate House to celebrate International Orangutan Caring Week November 12-20th! We will be having special activities in honor of our orangutans on Saturday, November 12th. From 1-3pm on Saturday the 12th we will have fun activities that talk about orangutans and their habitat. Also learn about our own resident orangutans from the staff.http://vilaszoo.org/events/index.php?category_id=5143

HOUSTON ZOO/WORTHAM WORLD OF PRIMATESHouston, TXNov 12-20, 2011

International Orangutan Caring Week is observed globally from Nov. 12 to Nov. 20. And during that same period, the Houston Zoo's primate staff will conduct a Meet the Keeper Talk at the Wortham World of Primates orangutan habitat daily at 12:00 PM.

Plus, visit our booth at the orangutan exhibit to shop for painted magnets, photo note cards, and many other items to raise funds to protect them in the wild. We will have available the beautiful one-of-a-kind orangutan painted Christmas ornaments, that can only be purchased once a year at this event. http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cev/609

JACKSON ZOOJackson, MSNovember 12, 2011

The Jackson Zoological Society will be celebrating Orangutan Caring Week at the Jackson Zoo on Saturday, November 12, 2011. For more information contact Anne at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

OMAHA'S HENRY DOORLY ZOOOmaha, NENovember 12, 2011

Join Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo on Saturday, November 12, 2011 to celebrate Orangutan Awareness Week. There will be special keeper talks at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Hubbard Orangutan Forest to learn about ways you can help save the orangutans. Event activities are free to Omaha's Zoo members or with regular paid Zoo admission. http://www.omahazoo.com

Orang Utan Republik Foundation President Gary Shapiro will appear on LA Talk Radio (internet radio) to discuss the organization, his experiences with orangutans and the importance of celebrating the species during Orangutan Caring Week. To log in, click on http://www.latalkradio.com/Paula.php

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STAR ECOSTATION

Culver City, CANovember 19, 2011 - 10am

The Orang Utan Republik Foundation will give a free presentation to the public about orangutans at the Star Ecostation Envt'l Educ and Exotic Wildlife Center, 10101 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232. A free tour of the facility will follow after the presentation.For more information about the Star Ecostation call 310-842-8060 or visit www.ecostation.org; for more information about the presentation, call Lesa Miller at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 703-587-7389.

OREGON ZOOPortland, ORNovember 20, 2011

Oregon Zoo will participate in Orangutan Caring Week by having activities on the closing day of the special week. More details will be posted when available. http://www.oregonzoo.org/

SACRAMENTO ZOOSacramento, CANovember 19 & 20, 2011

Greater Sac AAZK cares about Orangutans! Join us this weekend for extra Orangutan activities and enrichment. If you have gently used purses or jewelry bring it. We will be donating the items to Allie and her fundraiser Purses for Primates

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TAMPA'S LAWRY PARK ZOOTampa, FLNovember 12-20, 2011

Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo will be celebrating Orangutan Caring Week There will be informational talks given by zookeepers during the week, as well as displays detailing the threats orangutans are facing in the wild. Docents will be available to answer questions throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday (November 19-20). TLPZ hopes to help raise awareness of the plight of wild orangutans. Only by being aware will people start to care. For more information, contact the Zoo at 813-935-8552 or visit http://www.lowryparkzoo.com

VIRGINIA ZOONorfolk, VANovember 12-20, 2011

As part of Orangutan Caring Week, the Virginia Zoo will be holding daily keeper chats at 2 p.m. in front of the Orangutan Day Room in our Asia - Trail of the Tiger exhibit Nov. 12-20. For more information, visit http://www.virginiazoo.org/

ZOO MIAMIMiami, FLNov. 12-13 and 19-20, 201110am-4pm

The Docents and Volunteers at Zoo Miami Zoo will be hosting Orangutan Awareness Week Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12-13 and Nov. 19-20, 10am-4pm. There will be tables full of educational displays, biofacts, fun interactives, free temporary tattoos and more! Come learn all about our resident orangutans, Bonnie and Mango, at the Zookeeper Talk 11:30am daily.http://www.miamimetrozoo.com

It's that time of the year again; Orangutan Awareness Week will be taking place all this week (14th-20th November), giving us all the perfect opportunity to get involved and spread awareness about the plight of orangutans. Join the girls at Orangutan Appeal HQ in wearing your PJs to work on Friday 18th November! We're asking for everyone to join in the fun and donate £1 or however much they can afford to the Appeal. For more information visit Orangutan-Appeal.org.uk

Individuals Planning to Take Action:

Shannon Fitzsimmons: My proposed orangutan event is being held in the Lockyer Valley, Queensland, Australia. I hope to email you some pics from the event... there might be multiple events. I was thinking of doing the ape joke jar and charging people $1 to select a joke from the jar. I'll be taking the joke jar around my office at work (hopefully), and to my neighbours and friends. And maybe a stand at the local shops and weekend markets.

Sharon Williams of Warkworth, Northumberland, England will be selling items on Ebay with all proceeds going toward orangutan conservation in honor of OCW.

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Orang Utan Republik Foundation (OURF) is not a political organization and does not endorse or sponsor activities that attack or condemn individuals, organizations or governments. OURF will work together with individuals, governments and nongovernmental organizations that are committed to saving orangutans and their rain forest habitat.